Sacred site · Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
About Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna ('Great Chapel'), it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, it has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Sistine Chapel
Where is Sistine Chapel?
Sistine Chapel is in Vatican City.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Sistine Chapel?
Yes. The 3-day Rome plan is about 3 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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